Samantha McClunie

Samantha McClunie

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  • About me

    Digital Marketer | Director, Stellar Digital

  • Education

    • University of Waikato

      2004 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts with Honours English Literature & Media

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key

    • The University of Waikato

      2004 - 2009
      BA (Hons) English/Media

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key Society

  • Experience

    • Pirongia Clydesdales

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2019
      Assistant Manager

      Pirongia Clydesdales is New Zealand's most recognised commercial horse drawn business, having originated as the famous DB Clydesdales. Now owned and operated by my family, I am full time helper, Assistant Manager and Marketing Manager for Pirongia Clydesdales and our on site function centre here in Pirongia Village.

    • VDS Carriages Ltd

      Jan 2007 - now
      Owner/Manager

      Sole NZ importer for world class horse drawn carriages and accessories. Carriage driving centre, training and tuition.

    • Rural Trader

      Jan 2008 - May 2011
      Content Manager/Editor

      I have enjoyed seeing this young business grow and develop into one of the country's most viewed rural websites. Please take a look at our site: www.ruraltrader.co.nz

    • HQmedia Limited

      Dec 2010 - May 2011
      Senior Writer

      Responsible for company and client PR, feature and news stories, along with managing Social Media marketing strategies within the company.

    • Freelance Writing, PR and Communications

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Self Employed

      Specialist in equine and rural lifestyle feature writing, providing freelance articles to a number of nationwide equine and rural publications. Also very interested in editing, news writing, advertorials, graphic design, communications, PR and marketing.

    • University of Waikato

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2018

      Management of the central University social media. This includes social media campaign planning and scheduling, content creation and distribution, social analysis and reporting, SEO, live event coverage and day to day social media planning, monitoring and management. Role also includes staff training and advisory component.

      • Social Media Manager

        May 2012 - Apr 2018
      • Web Content Manager

        Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
    • Shoof International Ltd

      Apr 2018 - Sept 2022
      • Brand Manager

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
      • Marketing Specialist

        Apr 2018 - Sept 2020
    • Digital Blueprint

      Sept 2022 - now
      Digital Marketing Consultant
    • Stellar Digital

      Feb 2023 - now
      Director

      We're a boutique digital marketing service with a love for creative content and thoughtful marketing. Our aim is to make digital marketing easy for you, while returning optimum results for your business. We set ourselves apart by listening carefully to your specific needs and creating a campaign that's tailored uniquely to your brand and business goals. Our passion is your advantage.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • British Harness Horse Road Driving Qualification

      British Harness Horse Training Board